New Technology
What new technology had the most significant impact on American society in 1920’s?
Radios
What was the primary cause of the 1929 stock market crash?
The Great Depression
What percentage of items were bought on installment plans for automobiles between 1921-1929
75%
What were some of the weaknesses during the 1920’s?
Poor agricultural and high unemployment
Which sports figure became a legendary icon of the 1920s?
Babe Ruth
Who was spending money on new products?
The wealthy
What did the 19th Amendment allow women to do?
Gave them voting rights
What impact did the automobiles have on American society?
Made life easier
What characterized the mass consumption of the 1920s?
Large amount of item are purchased and produced
When did dinosaurs go extinct?
About 66 million years ago
What year was the radio?
November 2, 1920
When did the NY stock market crash?
October 1929
How did Henry’s revolutionize industry?
Fords assembly line makes car production cheaper
Which group did not experience significant economic prosperity?
Farmers, Natives, African Americans
What year did the first Disney movie come out?
1937
What was new innovations came out during this time period?
Toasters, vacuum cleaners, and refrigerators
What was the effects of prohibition on American society?
Created a billion dollar industry known as bootlegging.
When was the first Model T car to come out for Americans could buy?
1905
what new consumer practice became a legendary icon of the 1920s?
Paid lower price
When did the first Rocky movie come out?
1976
What industry grew while technology was coming out?
The advertisement industry
What was the Red Scare during the 1920’s?
The rise of the KKK
By 1924 how many cars was sold per year?
1.6 million
What was the reason the 1920s were called the “Roaring Twenties”?
A great change in American society
What is a flapper?
A woman who rebelled against the regular stereotype. A girl who had short hair, short skirts, and smoked cigars.